Obituary for
Joyce Eileen Parker (Peterson)
In Loving Memory of Eileen Parker
So peacefully at Highland Wood Long Term Care, Haliburton at 1:29 pm on Saturday, August 5th, 2017, at the age of 93.
Predeceased by her husband Lawrence, the love of her life in 1988, by her sister and best friend Deannie Ray in 2003 and by her grandson Matthew in 2016. She will live on with her daughters Lois, Nancy and Maureen and son-in-laws Jon and Jay. Forever loved by her grandchildren Lisa, Julie, Emily and great grandchildren Ella, Amadeaus, Zoe, Kylie and Cody. No shrinking violet, Eileen embraced life with her loving and generous spirit and great sense of humour. A heartfelt thanks and love to all the Highland Wood staff for their extraordinary care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held in Toronto.
Memorial Donations to the Highland Wood Residents Council would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0.
“If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality.”
Norman Cousins